Digital Services Growth Manager

Trane Technologies plc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 114,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Fertility coverage

Adoption assistance

Paid time off

401K match

Tuition assistance

Student debt support

Job summary

Trane Technologies in the United States is seeking a Digital Services Business Development Manager for the Great Lakes Region. You will lead regional growth of connected solutions, analytics, and remote monitoring to expand customer adoption.

You will collaborate with sales, service, controls, and account teams to build strategic growth plans, strengthen customer relationships, and position our digital offerings as measurable business value.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education and experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering, engineering technology, or a related field from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or sales leadership, preferably in digital services, connected solutions, building automation, HVAC, controls, or service
• Strong understanding of customer value drivers related to connected buildings, building performance, service optimization, energy management, or operational outcomes.
• Experience collaborating across equipment, controls, service, and account management teams to develop integrated growth strategies.
• Strong communication skills, and ability to translate digital capabilities into customer-centered business value.
• Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; we prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.
• Valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations, including but not limited to DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Business development strategy and execution for Trane’s digital services and connected solutions portfolio across the Great Lakes Region.
• Drive growth by identifying, developing, and closing opportunities related to connected services, intelligent building solutions, analytics, remote monitoring, and recurring digital revenue streams.
• Partner with equipment, controls, and service sales teams to expand customer adoption of digitally enabled solutions that improve uptime, energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and building performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with building owners, operators, contractors, consulting engineers, and strategic customer stakeholders.
• Position Trane’s digital value proposition by aligning customer needs with solutions that support decarbonization, operational efficiency, lifecycle value, and smarter building management.
• Collaborate across functions to create account strategies that increase market penetration, customer retention, and share of wallet for digital and connected offerings.
• Support the sales organization in identifying and advancing opportunities that connect building automation, service agreements, equipment, and digital capabilities into integrated customer solutions.
• Influence and enable account teams with varying levels of digital fluency, sales experience, customer focus, and portfolio complexity.
• Maintain strong opportunity pipeline discipline, support forecast accuracy, and drive consistent use of sales tools, CRM processes, and business development rigor.
• Help customers and internal teams understand the value of connected services by translating technical capabilities into measurable business outcomes.
• Participate regularly in customer meetings, strategy sessions, and regional sales activities to promote growth and strengthen market presence.
• Contribute to annual objectives related to revenue growth, margins, recurring revenue, customer retention, and strategic business mix.

Skills

Business development leadership

Communication skills

Digital solutions knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering, engineering technology, or related field

Job description

Trane Technologies in the United States is seeking a Digital Services Business Development Manager for the Great Lakes Region. You will lead regional growth of connected solutions, analytics, and remote monitoring to expand customer adoption.

You will collaborate with sales, service, controls, and account teams to build strategic growth plans, strengthen customer relationships, and position our digital offerings as measurable business value.